Captain Harlock

Captain Harlock Original Animation Art

Captain Harlock is one of Leiji Matsumoto’s defining figures: a romantic outlaw crossing a vast, melancholic universe aboard the Arcadia. This collection gathers original production cels, douga and hand-painted backgrounds.
Captain Harlock

Leiji Matsumoto’s space opera icon

Dr. Slump is where Toriyama’s visual language bursts into life: elastic expressions, compact silhouettes, absurd machinery and perfectly controlled comic timing.
Captain Harlock

Original Production Art

Arale, Senbei, Gatchan, Akane and Obotchaman turn everyday village life into surreal science-fiction comedy, with some of the most instantly recognizable character animation of the early 1980s.
Captain Harlock

Cels, Douga & Genga

Cels, douga and genga are one-of-a-kind physical artifacts from the traditional animation process, preserving the drawings, paint and timing behind the final images seen on screen.
Captain Harlock

Japanese Animation History

Produced during the hand-drawn cel era, each surviving piece reveals the craftsmanship of Toei Animation’s traditional production workflow.
Captain Harlock

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Explore our curated selection of original Dr. Slump production art. If you are searching for a particular character or scene, contact us: additional works may be available in our archives.
Captain Harlock original Japanese animation production art
Captain Harlock original Japanese animation production art
Captain Harlock

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Leiji Matsumoto’s space opera icon

Captain Harlock is one of Leiji Matsumoto’s defining figures: a romantic outlaw crossing a vast, melancholic universe aboard the Arcadia. This collection gathers original production cels, douga and hand-painted backgrounds.

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Captain Harlock: original Japanese animation production art

Captain Harlock is one of Leiji Matsumoto’s defining figures: a romantic outlaw crossing a vast, melancholic universe aboard the Arcadia. This collection gathers original production cels, douga and hand-painted backgrounds.

Each work is a physical artifact of the traditional animation process. Sequence markings, pencil construction, paint layers and backgrounds reveal the production decisions behind the final moving image.

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For serious collectors and investors, we offer direct communication and flexible acquisition options, including payment in three interest free installments. Selected works can be reserved upon agreement, with full condition transparency and secure international shipping. Please note that not all pieces are listed online. We encourage you to reach out if you are searching for a specific series, character or production moment, as we may have additional works available privately.

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